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45King · August 4, 1999, 05:31 AM

Let us keep in mind that at the time of the American Revolution, the population of the colonies was only about 800K. It is estimated that only 5 to 7 percent of them actually fought in the Revolution. That works out to just 56,000 people on the high end....and we kicked butt.
It has always been thus...even though a large percentage of the people of a particular country might advocate revolutionary change, only a small percentage will actually put their lives on the line. It's sad, but it's a fact, and one that I can live with. All it takes is a few good men....

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August 4, 1999, 05:31 AM	#18
45King Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 1999 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,033	Let us keep in mind that at the time of the American Revolution, the population of the colonies was only about 800K. It is estimated that only 5 to 7 percent of them actually fought in the Revolution. That works out to just 56,000 people on the high end....and we kicked butt. It has always been thus...even though a large percentage of the people of a particular country might advocate revolutionary change, only a small percentage will actually put their lives on the line. It's sad, but it's a fact, and one that I can live with. All it takes is a few good men.... ------------------ Shoot straight regards, Richard The Shottist's Center forums.delphi.com/m/main.asp?sigdir=45acp45lc